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2448 Console

any config for any room

The 2448 console offers multiple channel and layout configurations making it the most versatile console we offer. Available in 24, 32, & 40 frame sizes while being able to add a producers desk and rack bay for additional 19" outboard gear. The 2448 expands API's powerful line of world-class analog recording consoles and continues API's nearly 50 year legacy of combining functionality and reliability with the unmistakable warmth of the API sound.
frame configurations
Channel Frame
Channel Frame w/ 19"
Channel Frame w/ dual 19"
Channel Frame w/ 30" Producer's Desk
Channel Frame w/ 30" Prod Desk & 19"
Channel Frame w/ 30" Prod Desk & Dual 19"

channel frame only

Console Channel Frame available in 24, 32, & 40 channels.

channel frame w/ 19" rack 

Console Channel Frame available in 24, 32, & 40 channels with a 19″ rack bay for additional outboard gear

channel frame w/ dual 19" rack 

Console Channel Frame available in 24, 32, & 40 channels with two 19″ rack bay for additional outboard gear

channel frame w/ 30" Producer's Desk

Console Channel Frame available in 24, 32, & 40 channels with a 30″ producer’s desk

channel frame w/ 30" Prod Desk & 19" Rack Bay

Console Channel Frame available in 24, 32, & 40 channels with a 30″ producer’s desk and a 19″ rack bay

channel frame w/ 30" Prod Desk & 19" Rack Bay

Console Channel Frame available in 24, 32, & 40 channels with a 30″ producer’s desk and dual 19″ rack bays

2448 Console features

24, 32, or 40 Input Channel Frame sizes
Each channel equipped with Mic Pre and Equalizer
Accepts API 500 Series Equalizers
Classic Analog Metering
Full Center Section Control
Surround 5.1 Center Section Monitoring

all API 2448 features

 

  • Available in 24, 32, and 40 Channel Frame sizes
  • Each channel equipped with Mic Pre and Equalizer
  • Accepts API 500 Series Equalizers
  • Each Channel features Dual Inputs (small fader rotary pot, pan, solo, mute, safe and flip)
  • 56 Channels available to the Mix Bus – in a 24 Channel Frame
  • 8 Multitrack Buses
  • 8 Auxiliary Buses
  • 1 Stereo Bus
  • 4 Stereo Returns, 100mm faders (manual or automated) with Multitrack and Stereo Bus assign
  • Full Center Section Control
  • Surround 5.1 Center Section Monitoring
  • Classic Analog Metering
  • Global 0dB Small Fader Bypass
  • 529C Stereo Bus Compressor (optional)
  • Comprehensive Rear Panel IO Connectivity

Final Touch Automation®

Final Touch Automation combines system reliability, user flexibility and operational simplicity and offers a host of features found only in the most expensive and sophisticated console automation systems typically costing many times more. Consoles can be factory-fitted with Final Touch Automation prior to delivery, and existing 1608-II consoles can be retrofitted with Final Touch Automation

final touch automation® features

  • Reliable, self-contained system requiring no external computer
  • Individual Switch Control on each fader
  • Global Control Panel in the console Center Section
  • Hi Resolution 7.5″ Touch Screen Control
  • Files are easily saved to standard memory cards
  • Automated Mute and Insert switches on each channel
  • Unlimited Fader Groups with 2 dedicated Group Master Faders
  • Motorized Stereo Program Fader
  • 4 Motorized Stereo Returns
  • DAW Control with unity gain audio bypass
  • Unlimited Mix Restore points
  • Comprehensive Operations Manual

pricing

Pricing with Automation
Pricing Without Automation

24-Channel

$105,900
Final Touch Automation®
  • 24Mic/Line Inputs with Direct Outputs
  • 18550A Equalizers
  • 6560 Equalizers
  • 4Motorized Stereo Returns
  • 2Motorized Group Faders
  • 1Complete Center Facilities Section
  • 24Motorized Faders
  • 1Motorized Stereo Fader

32-Channel

$138,900
Final Touch Automation®
  • 32Mic/Line Inputs with Direct Outputs
  • 24550A Equalizers
  • 8560 Equalizers
  • 4Motorized Stereo Returns
  • 2Motorized Group Faders
  • 1Complete Center Facilities Section
  • 32Motorized Faders
  • 1Motorized Stereo Fader

40-Channel

$169,900
Final Touch Automation®
  • 40Mic/Line Inputs with Direct Outputs
  • 30550A Equalizers
  • 10560 Equalizers
  • 4Motorized Stereo Returns
  • 2Motorized Group Faders
  • 1Complete Center Facilities Section
  • 40Motorized Faders
  • 1Motorized Stereo Fader

24-Channel

$93,900
no Final Touch Automation®
  • 24Mic/Line Inputs with Direct Outputs
  • 18550A Equalizers
  • 6560 Equalizers
  • 4Motorized Stereo Returns
  • 2Motorized Group Faders
  • 1Complete Center Facilities Section
  • 24Motorized Faders
  • 1Motorized Stereo Fader

32-Channel

$121,900
no Final Touch Automation®
  • 32Mic/Line Inputs with Direct Outputs
  • 24550A Equalizers
  • 8560 Equalizers
  • 4Motorized Stereo Returns
  • 2Motorized Group Faders
  • 1Complete Center Facilities Section
  • 32Motorized Faders
  • 1Motorized Stereo Fader

40-Channel

$149,900
no Final Touch Automation®
  • 40Mic/Line Inputs with Direct Outputs
  • 30550A Equalizers
  • 10560 Equalizers
  • 4Motorized Stereo Returns
  • 2Motorized Group Faders
  • 1Complete Center Facilities Section
  • 40Motorized Faders
  • 1Motorized Stereo Fader

pricing without automation

channel frame sizes
frame configurations

24-Channel

$93,900
no Final Touch Automation®
  • 24Mic/Line Inputs with Direct Outputs
  • 18550A Equalizers
  • 6560 Equalizers
  • 4Motorized Stereo Returns
  • 2Motorized Group Faders
  • 1Complete Center Facilities Section
  • 24Motorized Faders
  • 1Motorized Stereo Fader

32-Channel

$121,900
no Final Touch Automation®
  • 32Mic/Line Inputs with Direct Outputs
  • 24550A Equalizers
  • 8560 Equalizers
  • 4Motorized Stereo Returns
  • 2Motorized Group Faders
  • 1Complete Center Facilities Section
  • 32Motorized Faders
  • 1Motorized Stereo Fader

40-Channel

$149,900
no Final Touch Automation®
  • 40Mic/Line Inputs with Direct Outputs
  • 30550A Equalizers
  • 10560 Equalizers
  • 4Motorized Stereo Returns
  • 2Motorized Group Faders
  • 1Complete Center Facilities Section
  • 40Motorized Faders
  • 1Motorized Stereo Fader
Channel Frame
Channel Frame w/ 19"
Channel Frame w/ dual 19"
Channel Frame w/ 30" Producer's Desk
Channel Frame w/ 30" Prod Desk & 19"
Channel Frame w/ 30" Prod Desk & Dual 19"

channel frame only

Console Channel Frame available in 24, 32, & 40 channels.

channel frame w/ 19" rack 

Console Channel Frame available in 24, 32, & 40 channels with a 19″ rack bay for additional outboard gear

channel frame w/ dual 19" rack 

Console Channel Frame available in 24, 32, & 40 channels with two 19″ rack bay for additional outboard gear

channel frame w/ 30" Producer's Desk

Console Channel Frame available in 24, 32, & 40 channels with a 30″ producer’s desk

channel frame w/ 30" Prod Desk & 19" Rack Bay

Console Channel Frame available in 24, 32, & 40 channels with a 30″ producer’s desk and a 19″ rack bay

channel frame w/ 30" Prod Desk & 19" Rack Bay

Console Channel Frame available in 24, 32, & 40 channels with a 30″ producer’s desk and dual 19″ rack bays

API 2448 users

The 2448 in action

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